Devops Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in Linux system and/or network administration (e.g.: RHEL, CentOS, DNS, VPN, HTTPS, firewalls, etc.)
• 3 years of experience with a public, private, or hybrid cloud (AWS or Oracle) environments
• 3 years of experience with automation and scripting using tools such as: Bash, Python, or PowerShell
• 3 years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as: Terraform, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet
• 3 years of experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD)
• 2 years of experience implementing security controls in Linux environments (e.g.: encryption, access management, and/or monitoring)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or 4 years of relevant job or military experience in lieu of degree
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (e.g., Security+, CISSP, or CASP) or DoD 8140 equivalent
• Excellent communication skills in both written and oral formats
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
• Strong customer service mindset
• Ability to interface effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to execute autonomously and take ownership of assigned responsibilities
• Must have an active Top-Secret clearance; SCI preferred with a willingness to sit for a poly

Nice To Haves

• AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, Security Specialty)
• Experience with Kubernetes (EKS) or other container orchestration platforms
• Experience with Agile development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban
• Experience with National Security systems and Air-Gapped Environments

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure cloud-based systems and applications, including IaC and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
• Build, deploy, and troubleshoot cloud-native applications in AWS environments
• Develop and maintain IaC using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation
• Create and maintain automation scripts using Bash, Python, or PowerShell to streamline operations and deployments
• Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements, including NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs, and FedRAMP
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security into the development lifecycle
• Implement and maintain security controls, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and network security
• Automate deployment, scaling, and monitoring of applications and services
• Work with a variety of cloud native tools to add capabilities while maintaining security of the platform
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues across all layers of the technology stack
• Assist with design and implementation of robust, secure, and scalable cloud infrastructure
• Establish and maintain efficient CI/CD pipelines that incorporate security best practices
• Reduce deployment time and increase deployment frequency through automation
• Continuously seek to improve system reliability, availability, and security
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to drive adoption of DevSecOps practices
• Maintain comprehensive system documentation to ensure efficient knowledge sharing
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and security best practices

Benefits

• Hands-on experience
• Certifications
• Industry training
• Wide variety of benefits